Below Average
#1571 of 1,823 schools in IN
Academy for Innovative Studies
School · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Evansville, IN
An Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2319 Stringtown Rd, Evansville, IN 47711
- Math 3% vs IN 40% (2025)
- Reading 3% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Innovative Studies score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Academy for Innovative Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,911/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,398
Median home value
$156,200
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evsc Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Bosse High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 826 | Compare → |
| Evansville Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 245 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #37 of 37
- District spending per student
- $13,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy for Innovative Studies is listed in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Innovative Studies
Academy for Innovative Studies is a public school in Evansville, IN, part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,571 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Innovative Studies
What grades does Academy for Innovative Studies serve?
Academy for Innovative Studies serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Innovative Studies?
Academy for Innovative Studies has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Innovative Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Innovative Studies is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy for Innovative Studies rank in IN?
Academy for Innovative Studies ranks #1,571 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Academy for Innovative Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Innovative Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy for Innovative Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Innovative Studies has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Academy for Innovative Studies a charter school?
No, Academy for Innovative Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy for Innovative Studies a Title I school?
No, Academy for Innovative Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for Innovative Studies?
59.3% of students at Academy for Innovative Studies qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Vanderburgh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.7%
- Phone
- (812) 435-0979
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47711)
- 30,793
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47711; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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